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EF03 DYM

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,103 mi
Last recorded109,103 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 DYM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2016 109,103 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rearward chassis outrigger visible in the wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2nd large silencer box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inside wheelarch near chassis leg (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front child seat fitted precluding testing of the adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear corrosion to chassis leg directly above the axle

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Nearside Rear serious corrosion to inner wheelarch where it meets the van floor

Nearside inner sill corroded and missing in places

Nearside outer sill corroded and missing in places

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front chassis leg corroded along outside of the crumple zone

Offside Rear inner sill corroded and missing in places

Offside Rear serious corrosion to inner wheelarch where it meets the van floor

headlight adjuster zeroed to test beam angle

Pass 31 Mar 2015 93,520 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear inner sill is significantly corroded

nearside rear outer sill is significantly corroded

offside rear outer lower wheelarch is significantly corroded

rearmost exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 23 Mar 2015 93,384 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear inner sill is significantly corroded

nearside rear outer sill is significantly corroded

offside rear outer lower wheelarch is significantly corroded

rearmost exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2014 88,313 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 81,918 miles

2nd exhaust scilencer outer skin hanging down

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 81,918 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

2nd exhaust scilencer outer skin hanging down

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 76,377 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 71,265 miles

Brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 14 Apr 2010 65,708 miles

General Underside Of Vehicle Very Rusty

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 65,708 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

General Underside Of Vehicle Very Rusty

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 56,928 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

light scartahes on screen

Pass 19 Feb 2008 46,303 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 36,862 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 28,929 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 28,929 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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EF03 DYM is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF03 DYM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EF03 DYM is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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